Different matching statuses in Form 16 / Form 16A

U – Unmatched (Deductor has not deposited taxes or has furnished incorrect particulars of tax payment. Final credit will be reflected only when payment detail in the bank matches with details of deposit in TDS / TCS statement)

P – Provisional (Provisional tax credit is effected only for TDS / TCS statement filed by Government deductor. ‘P’ status will be changed to Final (F) on verification of payment details submitted by Pay and Account Officer (PAO))

F – Final (In case of non-government deductors, payment details of TDS / TCS deposited in the bank by deductor have matched with the payment details mentioned in the TDS / TCS statement filed by deductors. In case of government deductors, detail of TDS / TCS booked in Government accounts have been verified by Pay and Account Officer (PAO))

O – Overbooked (Payment details of TDS / TCS deposited in the bank by deductor have matched with details mentioned in the TDS / TCS statement but the amount is overclaimed in the statement. Final (F) credit will be reflected only when deductor reduces claimed amount in the statement or makes new payment for the excess amount claimed in the statement)